urinary tract infections in diabetics - Testing and Treatment for UTI in Women
2012-02-04
Testing and Treatment for UTI in Women
Urinary tract infection or UTI is one of the most common infections that affect women. In the course of her lifetime, a woman may encounter more than one case of urinary tract infection. Despite repeated warnings from health experts that urinary tract infections by themselves are not something women should be concerned about, the infection can cause a great deal of pain, which becomes very annoying and will get in the way of her activities. Nonetheless, an infection is still an infection and as such, it requires medical attention.
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Testing UTI in Women The most common and private way for testing a woman if she has urinary tract infection is through using a dipstick. A dipstick is a special testing kit that will allow a woman to test herself at home. It can be easily bought from any drugstore in the same manner as buying pregnancy test kits.
Purposes for UTI Testing in Women Checking for urinary tract infection is commonly done for the following reasons: In certain cases, testing is done to confirm those suspicions of an infection. Our objective of this article on urinary tract infections in diabetics was to arouse your interest in it. Bring back the acquired knowledge of urinary tract infections in diabetics, and compare it with what we have printed here.
Testing for urinary tract infection is also done to see if there is progress with the current medication the woman may be taking. Treatment for Urinary Tract Infection in Women The treatment for urinary tract infection depends on the kind of infection a woman has. In cases of uncomplicated urinary tract infection, the best and easiest way is through taking antibiotics. However, one must take note that such medication works best only in cases of uncomplicated urinary tract infection where there are none of the problems that may arise from complications. The second group of infection, the complicated urinary tract infection, requires a more cautious approach because of the possibility of other risks. This is true when there is a risk that the infection may lead to infection of the bloodstream, which is potentially fatal. In other cases, toxic shock syndrome may result if a woman does not replace a blood-soaked tampon during her period. On the other hand, for women who are experiencing recurring urinary tract infection, an ultrasound is necessary because it may indicate a severe condition such as infection or damage to the kidney or to the bladder. That is why it is still worth her time to undergo testing for urinary tract infection despite it being interpreted as not really a serious condition. If she does this test regularly, she will be doing her health a huge favor by keeping track of her urinary tract.
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When using a dipstick, a woman may hold the stick against a urine stream or she may dip it into her urine sample. The strip can test for the presence of nitrite in the urine, which is an indicator of a urinary tract infection. This is because nitrite is around only when there is the presence of bacteria. And when there are bacteria in the urine, it is a sign of urinary tract infection.
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Any fast acting home remedies for a UTI?
kougaswoman69 asked on Mon, 14 Dec, 2009
Okay, so once again I've got a Urinary Tract Infection/Bladder Infection. The first time I took antibiotics and it was gone quickly but I probably won't be able to see the doctor till Wednesday. Anyone know any home remedies that work? T_T
Tink replied on Tue, 15 Dec, 2009
It will be alright to take a urinary tract anesthetic for the next two days...it makes the pain go away...but see a doctor for the infection, the anesthetic doesnt do anything to treat the infection.
Any pharmacy will have one....usually in the section with tampons, etc
Rhianna Returns replied on Tue, 15 Dec, 2009
Tony's advise is actually very dangerous and inaccurate. UTIs DO require antibiotics.
UTIs are one of the few indications in medicine where antibiotics are 100% indicated, every time. An untreated UTI can ascend the ureters and lead to pyelonephritis (kidney infection). If that's left untreated it can cause scarring to the kidneys and even become systemic and in rare cases, result in septicemia.
Cranberry juice will have no effect on an infection that has already established. I am aware that a recent small scale study has shown that cranberry juice may play a part in preventing a UTI from occurring, but let me make clear, it will have NO effect on an active infection.
As usual, none of Tony's useless advice will help.
Tony I replied on Tue, 15 Dec, 2009
Urinary tract infections usually do not require a doctor and the antibiotics used for such infections can lead to an imbalance of intestinal flora since they destroy good and bad flora alike. The cranberry juice suggestion is a tried and true one - just be sure that you use 100% cranberry juice with no added sugars or other juices (read the label carefully, there is a lot of deceptive labeling when it comes to juices).
Here are some other alternatives to consider:
* To fight infection, take two capsules three times a day of echinacea and Oregon grape root or goldenseal. Or a half-teaspoon of the tincture every hour in acute cases.
* Asparagus. take about 5 or 6 asparagus stalks. boil them until squashy. Eat and drink the juice from the pot. Do this about 2 or three times over a few days. It should help clear the infection quickly.
* Raw apple cider vinegar: 2 tsp per glass with a tsp. of raw honey (the vinegar and honey reset your system).
* Parsley leaves what ever kind of parsley you have. Boil water. Pour in cup . Use just a small (emphasis on small) pinch of parsley and place it in the cup. Let steep for a few minutes and you can either filter the parsley out or drink it. Do not use parsley if you are pregnant, this can/will induce labor. Will work within 20 minutes to help with pain.
* Cashews/almonds.
* Rhubarb.
* Crandophilius (take two capsules four times daily with a glass of water. drink 8-10 glasses a water each day. do not consume within 2 hours of taking antibiotics).
* Pau d'arco tea. Try to find pau d'arco tea in loose leaf. It is the inner bark of a tree that grows in south america so it will look kind of weird. Pour boiling water over a tablespoon and let it steep for about 15 minutes. Drink this 3 times a day in conjunction with other remedies. This works for a variety of illnesses as pau d'arco has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties.
* Take a teaspoon of baking soda and add it too a full glass of water. This will subside the burning sensation. Do not use this method with cranberry juice, the two together will cancel out. Also, don't use this too much, or if you are sensitive to salt.
* If you have access to a well-stocked herbal supply store: For a more severe infection, combine equal parts of pipsissewa, buchu, echinacea, and uva ursi tinctures. Take 20 drops every two hours for the first two days and then one teaspoon four times a day until the infection clears. Drink a demulcent tea such as marshmallow root at the same time to counter the strong antiseptic effect of uva ursi.
Tardive Dyskinesia replied on Tue, 15 Dec, 2009
100% Cranberry juice.
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Most people who try urinary remedies are patients who found very little success with antibiotics. Unfortunately, most people who suffer from a U.T.I. will try to treat their infection with doctor-prescribed medication. Though antibiotics have their purpose (they have saved millions of lives), antibiotics can do more harm than good when it comes to urinary tract infections.
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